Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Gonzaga (6-9) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine (8-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Gonzaga / Pepperdine TV channel: ESPN+

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-9) visit Firestone Fieldhouse to take on the Pepperdine Waves (8-9) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Malibu, CA.

Gonzaga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Gonzaga-12.5 -105O 157.5 -115-900
Pepperdine +12.5 -115U 157.5 -105+575

Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Gonzaga will win this college basketball game with 87.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Gonzaga vs Pepperdine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Gonzaga will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+0.25 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+3.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Gonzaga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Gonzaga has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.1 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -18.83% ROI

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -18.83% ROI

Gonzaga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (856 assists/ 584 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Gonzaga is shooting 51% (1,698/3,308) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Gonzaga is shooting 51% (1,698/3,308) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Gonzaga has averaged 85.6 points per game (4,536 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 76.1

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine is shooting 68% from the free throw line (236/346) this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Pepperdine has scored 1,390 points this season — 3rd most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pepperdine is shooting 36% from three (377/1,039) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 36%

Pepperdine has a 28% free throw rate (844 free throw attempts/3,017 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Gonzaga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,462 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Gonzaga has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (31/114) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Gonzaga has 388 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for most among West Coast Conference Teams

Gonzaga has averaged 7.6 steals per game (121 steals/16 games) this season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (496/1,036) this season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (3,816 points/2,971 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.32 points per shot (1,372 points/1,036 shots) this season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Pepperdine has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 12.2


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